Richard G. Howard, 85, never got around to retiring
April 7, 2022
Richard Grandison Howard of Pawleys Island died April 7 at his home. He was 85.
He was born Nov. 21, 1936, in Darlington, the son of William Thomas and Juanita Graham Howard, and the brother of the late William Thomas Howard Jr. He graduated from St. Johns High School, then earned his degree from The Citadel, Company L, in 1958.
His professional career was long and varied, ranging from the stockyard to stock brokerage, then to real estate, timberland and land management. Unlike many of his contemporaries, he never got around to retiring.
Mr. Howard served on numerous boards and committees, including Brookgreen Gardens and St. James Brick Church. An avid outdoorsman, he was fond of the forests and waters all over South Carolina, especially Witherspoon Island, a family property in Darlington County, and a place he frequented since his early childhood.
He will be remembered for his appreciation of good food, good stories and lasting friendships, including those in McClellanville, his home away from home.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 64 years, Kathleen Green “Snoots” Howard; two daughters, Kathleen Howard Dowis (Chip) of Charleston and Helen Elizabeth Howard of Sullivan’s Island; one son, Richard Grandison Howard Jr. (Martha) of Raleigh, N.C.; three grandchildren, George Dowis, Grandison Howard and Addie Howard, who referred to him as “Buddy”; and his friend Fitz Lee Howard, an energetic, black Labrador retriever.
A memorial service was held April 11 at the old All Saints Church.
Memorials may be made to St. James Brick Church, P.O. Box 123, McClellanville, SC 29458, or the Howard Family Scholarship at The Citadel, 171 Moultrie St., Charleston, SC 29406.
